Litigation
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DATE APPROVED |
March 22, 2007 |
Minute No: P105/07 |
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DATE(S) AMENDED |
November 15, 2010 |
Minute No: P292/10 |
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DATE REVIEWED |
November 15, 2010 |
Minute No: P292/10 |
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REPORTING REQUIREMENT |
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LEGISLATION |
Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.15, as amended, s. 31(1)(c). |
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DERIVATION |
Rule 4.4.1 to 4.4.2 - Litigation |
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It is the policy of the Toronto Police Services Board that:
- The Chief of Police will develop procedures establishing the process to be followed when legal documents are served upon a Service member in proceedings arising out of action taken in the course of duty;
- The Chief of Police will develop procedures establishing the process for determining when Service members will be permitted to be interviewed concerning a matter investigated or encountered by the member which may become the subject of a civil action; and
- The Chief of Police will ensure that Service members supply all necessary information to assist in conducting civil litigation involving the Board or a member of the Service to counsel acting on behalf of the Board or members of the Service.